Mobil 1 7500 mile ??
03-30-2006, 11:56 AM
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Be careful Bob.
The 7500 is NOT Mobil 1, but a synthetic blend.
Only the original Mobil 1 and the Mobil 1 Extended Performance (15000 mi) are "full" synthetics.
Simply put, if the "1" isn't on the label, it's a blend or Dino.
The 7500 is NOT Mobil 1, but a synthetic blend.
Only the original Mobil 1 and the Mobil 1 Extended Performance (15000 mi) are "full" synthetics.
Simply put, if the "1" isn't on the label, it's a blend or Dino.
03-30-2006, 12:03 PM
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I have used the 15K extended....it actually lasted longer than the regular Mobil 1....IMO not enough to justify the $4 a gallon...
and before I get all the naysyaer
I change the oil by the DIC always at 20%....drive the car the same way etc. based on mileage I did a bit better..maybe 1000 miles.....of course YMMV and you can KMA if you don't like it 
and before I get all the naysyaer
I change the oil by the DIC always at 20%....drive the car the same way etc. based on mileage I did a bit better..maybe 1000 miles.....of course YMMV and you can KMA if you don't like it
03-30-2006, 12:47 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by pewter99
I have used the 15K extended....it actually lasted longer than the regular Mobil 1....IMO not enough to justify the $4 a gallon...
and before I get all the naysyaer I change the oil by the DIC always at 20%....drive the car the same way etc. based on mileage I did a bit better..maybe 1000 miles.....of course YMMV and you can KMA if you don't like it
and before I get all the naysyaer
I change the oil by the DIC always at 20%....drive the car the same way etc. based on mileage I did a bit better..maybe 1000 miles.....of course YMMV and you can KMA if you don't like it Mobil extended life synthetic does not meet GM standard 4718M. Not all synthetics meet this guidline.Using a non approved oil will cause damage to the engine, and void any warranty.
It must say GM 4718M on every bottle.
This is right from the Mobil website:
Mobil 1 Extended Performance meet all the requirements for GF-4. Additionally, they exceed the requirements of API SL/CF and various ACEA (European) specifications. (Updated March 2006) .
It does not meet GM's spec, therfore will void your warranty and will cause engine damage over time.
it further states on Mobil's website that they will not be responsible for damages cause to engines where this product does not meet the manufacturers specs.
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03-30-2006, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
The oil life monitor does Not know what kind of oil you have in the motor....
Not sure the extended life Mobil meets Gm's strick guidlines.
GM standard 4718M. Not all synthetics meet this guidline.Using a non approved oil will cause damage to the engine, and void any warranty.
It must say GM 4718M on every bottle.
Not sure the extended life Mobil meets Gm's strick guidlines.
GM standard 4718M. Not all synthetics meet this guidline.Using a non approved oil will cause damage to the engine, and void any warranty.
It must say GM 4718M on every bottle.
lol this is coming from the same company that gave us the column lock.
03-30-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by LiquidDI
lol this is coming from the same company that gave us the column lock.
People like you make me want to puke!
Im offering information which could save them thousands of dollars and keep their warranty intact...and you post this crap...
03-30-2006, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
I have used the 15K extended....it actually lasted longer than the regular Mobil 1....IMO not enough to justify the $4 a gallon...
03-30-2006, 01:00 PM
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[QUOTE=Evil-Twin]The oil life monitor does Not know what kind of oil you have in the motor....
Mobil extended life synthetic does not meet GM standard 4718M. Not all synthetics meet this guidline.Using a non approved oil will cause damage to the engine, and void any warranty.
It must say GM 4718M on every bottle.
This is right from the Mobil website:
Mobil 1 Extended Performance meet all the requirements for GF-4. Additionally, they exceed the requirements of API SL/CF and various ACEA (European) specifications. (Updated March 2006) .
It does not meet GM's spec, therfore will void your warranty and will cause engine damage over time.
it further states on Mobil's website that they will not be responsible for damages cause to engines where this product does not meet the manufacturers specs.
[QUOTE]
I run my oil life down to 0% - 2%, usually about 12000+ miles.
Mobil extended life synthetic does not meet GM standard 4718M. Not all synthetics meet this guidline.Using a non approved oil will cause damage to the engine, and void any warranty.
It must say GM 4718M on every bottle.
This is right from the Mobil website:
Mobil 1 Extended Performance meet all the requirements for GF-4. Additionally, they exceed the requirements of API SL/CF and various ACEA (European) specifications. (Updated March 2006) .
It does not meet GM's spec, therfore will void your warranty and will cause engine damage over time.
it further states on Mobil's website that they will not be responsible for damages cause to engines where this product does not meet the manufacturers specs.
[QUOTE]
I run my oil life down to 0% - 2%, usually about 12000+ miles.
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03-30-2006, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ben dover
$4/gal = pretty cheap.
Ls/x engine pretty expensive
03-30-2006, 01:19 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08
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I use Mobile 1, change my oil every 3000-3500 miles. The only time I care what the DIC sez is if I haven't hit the 3000-3500 mile mark and its a bad %. I Personally would never go past 25% as I consider the potential for disaster increasing with every reduction in %. I am in very heavy traffic and no matter what I change my oil. $4.00 a gallon! I wouldn't buy it can't be very good oil, synthetic or otherwise, unless its Dino. The caviot being that Mobile 1 or its equivalent synthetic is necessary for the proper performance of your Corvette.
When I buy a used Corvette; if they don't have the records and haven't used the right oil for the car I won't buy it, no matter how good the price.
That's how important the right oil is for worry free performance and extended engine life. If the oil isn't right odds are the rest of the maintance and care for the Vette was slip shod and half-assed as well.
When I buy a used Corvette; if they don't have the records and haven't used the right oil for the car I won't buy it, no matter how good the price.
That's how important the right oil is for worry free performance and extended engine life. If the oil isn't right odds are the rest of the maintance and care for the Vette was slip shod and half-assed as well.
and follow your DIC
03-30-2006, 01:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
FYI.. most manufacturers bench test their engines for 100,000 miles , it is a bench mark.....
Ls/X engines were bench tested to 200,000 miles.....
it is a credit to sound engineering and a great product like Mobil1 synthetic...
There is no other V8 4 stroke aluminum engine in the world that produces 350 hp and regularly see 200,000 mile life cycles.
Ls/X engines were bench tested to 200,000 miles.....
it is a credit to sound engineering and a great product like Mobil1 synthetic...
There is no other V8 4 stroke aluminum engine in the world that produces 350 hp and regularly see 200,000 mile life cycles.
03-30-2006, 05:58 PM
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Change your oil every 3000 miles REGARDLESS of what the DIC says. Especially if the car is parked in an outdoor environment. The DIC cannot measure environmental conditions, condensation, salt air , air borne pollutants , suspended solids in suspension that find their way into the crankcase and acid contents in the crankcase. It just gives you best guess on a variety of engine running paramaters not always indicative of the real world . Be safe ...every 3 k max. I don't like guesswork.
03-30-2006, 06:07 PM
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Manufacturers specs are designed to ensure that the car can meet the designed service life. As E-T states the LS/x are designed for 200,000 miles. Why would anyone want to put in an oil that does not meet the spec?
03-30-2006, 06:31 PM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by JCR
Change your oil every 3000 miles REGARDLESS of what the DIC says. Especially if the car is parked in an outdoor environment. The DIC cannot measure environmental conditions, condensation, salt air , air borne pollutants , suspended solids in suspension that find their way into the crankcase and acid contents in the crankcase. It just gives you best guess on a variety of engine running paramaters not always indicative of the real world . Be safe ...every 3 k max. I don't like guesswork.
03-30-2006, 07:23 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by JCR
Change your oil every 3000 miles REGARDLESS of what the DIC says. Especially if the car is parked in an outdoor environment. The DIC cannot measure environmental conditions, condensation, salt air , air borne pollutants , suspended solids in suspension that find their way into the crankcase and acid contents in the crankcase. It just gives you best guess on a variety of engine running paramaters not always indicative of the real world . Be safe ...every 3 k max. I don't like guesswork.
But, I guess if it makes you happy, do it... 
03-30-2006, 07:39 PM
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wait, your supposed to change your oil??? i have 82,000 and never change ....
only kidding i do it every 3000 and i really do have 82,000 and trouble free from day 1 and btw its a 02 vette
only kidding i do it every 3000 and i really do have 82,000 and trouble free from day 1 and btw its a 02 vette
03-30-2006, 08:06 PM
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Okay, I guess i opened a bag of snakes. I have a cousin who owns a trucking company and has rigs that do 300.000 to 500,000 a year and they use Mobil1 exclusivly. Their SOAP samples tell them that they could get another 20,000 per oil change 